Diabetes

Friday, June 23, 2006

The Molecular Mechanism Of A Diabetes Vaccine Revealed

A team of researchers led by Prof. Irun Cohen of the Weizmann Institute of Science Immunology Department has revealed the molecular mechanism of a vaccine for Type 1 diabetes. The new findings should help amplify the effectiveness of the vaccine, which is currently in advanced stages of clinical trials.

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New Class Of Diabetes Drugs

NEW YORK, NY Millions Of Americans Live With Diabetes..But Researchers Are Excited About A New Option In Treating The Disease.They're Working On A New Drug That Could Give Doctors A New Option.. Before Insulin.

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Trials of new diabetes drug planned

A MELBOURNE company is expected to begin human trials of a new oral drug to treat type 2 diabetes within six months.

...... When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems: cells may be starved of energy and, over time, high blood glucose levels may affect vision and the function of kidneys, nerves, or the heart.

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